CVE-2016-3890

Name: CVE-2016-3890
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-11T21:59:35.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-3890 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) implementation in adb/sockets.cpp in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-09-01 mishandles socket close operations, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28347842.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) implementation in adb/sockets.cpp in Android 4.x before 4.4.4, 5.0.x before 5.0.2, 5.1.x before 5.1.1, and 6.x before 2016-09-01 mishandles socket close operations, which allows attackers to gain privileges via a crafted application, aka internal bug 28347842.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	4.0
Google	Android	4.0.1
Google	Android	4.0.2
Google	Android	4.0.3
Google	Android	4.0.4
Google	Android	4.1
Google	Android	4.1.2
Google	Android	4.2
Google	Android	4.2.1
Google	Android	4.2.2
Google	Android	4.3
Google	Android	4.3.1
Google	Android	4.4
Google	Android	4.4.1
Google	Android	4.4.2
Google	Android	4.4.3
Google	Android	5.0
Google	Android	5.0.1
Google	Android	5.1
Google	Android	5.1.0
Google	Android	6.0
Google	Android	6.0.1

References

http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92851
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/014b01706cc64dc9c2ad94a96f62e07c058d0b5dIssue Tracking, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/268068f25673242d1d5130d96202d3288c91b700Issue Tracking, Patch
http://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2016-09-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92851
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036763
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/014b01706cc64dc9c2ad94a96f62e07c058d0b5dIssue Tracking, Patch
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/system/core/+/268068f25673242d1d5130d96202d3288c91b700Issue Tracking, Patch

Timeline

Published: Sep 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-3890?

How severe is CVE-2016-3890?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3890 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3890?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST